In Pakistan's squad for the Champions Trophy, there's been a lot of outrage from critics and team supporters around the selections of Faheem Ashraf and Khushdil Shah, who haven't garnered many notable performances to be eligible for selection in the eight-team tournament.

The Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to start from February 19 where defending Champions Pakistan will face New Zealand in the tournament's opener clash.

No Indians were named in the list of match officials for ICC Champions Trophy 2025. According to a PTI report, India’s Nitin Menon opted out of the tournament. Former India cricketer and current ICC match referee Javagal Srinath too didn’t find a place.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with Pakistan hosting the tournament. Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a mega announcement regarding the grand opening ceremony.

As tickets for the much-anticipated Pakistan vs India group-stage match have now gone on sale, the excitement for the 2025 ICC Men’s Champions Trophy has soared. One of the most fierce rivalries in international cricket is eagerly awaited by match followers from both countries and worldwide.